What age is reasonable for piano, violin, guitar or brass?

[IantheDelight]

Hello,

I really hope that someone can help.

My youngest is 4, nearly 4.5, and she is very interested in music. All she wanted for Christmas was a trumpet! So I got her a children’s plastic one and she was able to play it right away from the coded tunes on the back of the box. She sings beautifully and appears to have a natural interest and possibly ability in music. I asked her whether she would like to learn the piano or violin and she seemed very enthusiastic about the violin.

My eldest is 6 and less musical but is interested because her sister is interested. I asked her the same question and she’s interested in learning the guitar.

So my questions are:

1. What is the best instrument for a child to start on? Am I right in thinking it’s piano/violin?

1. What is the best age to start?

1. What age can a child start a brass instrument like a trumpet?

1. What age is guitar appropriate for?

Thanks so much!

Agreed Kitten.

1. Voice at 4. At 6, whatever the nicest kindest teacher near you is willing to teach.
2. 6 or 7 for instruments.
3. Don't know.
4. 8 for guitar - need hands big and strong. Ukulele can start at 6 or younger.

DD started piano at 4. I play so she wanted to copy me. She had formal lessons at 6. She stated cello at 7and self taught guitar at about 10.